"The Weight" lyrics

Give him two shots of tequila
It'll dry up his eyes
With a temporary smile tonight
He said
Someday you'll remember
To take your own advice
And leave other peoples
To the curb outside
Tennessee byway
One arm on the wheel
Drivin' down the road countin' miles
He said boy you know it's Sunday
Go put on your suit and tithe
Just give me your last dime
In exchange for advice

He said don't go
Down that road
Unless you want a broken heart to be on your precious mind
He said don't go
Down that road
Unless you want a broken heart to be on your precious mind
He said you'll fall
To the floor
Cause the weight of forgiveness carries a heavy load

Today it seems like
The only thing that's dancin'
Are my four worn tires
As they hit
The rumble strip to the right
It's been singin' the soft melodies
So you don't close your eyes
When it's 30 below outside
I ain't seen a
Proper street sign
In a long long while
But if the road runs out
I'll paint my own damn lines

He said don't go
Down that road
Unless you want a broken heart to be on your precious mind
He said don't go
Down that road
Unless you want a broken heart to be on your precious mind
He said you'll fall
To the floor
Cause the weight of forgiveness carries a heavy load

It doesn't matter what you're drinkin'
Or if it's poured too strong
I already know what you're thinkin'
And I'm tired of bein' told
You're not livin' you're just dreamin'
Your only worry is it's cold

But don't go
Down that road
Because your broken little heart will be on her precious mind